"I lost 13 kgs. To be honest, when I was lying in hospital, I
didn't think that I would be able to fight again, which was
obviously fairly scary for me.

"I've recovered well and put most of my weight back on and I'm
in the process to go into a training camp in about four or five
weeks to get ready for the toughest test of my career.

Last week, Shane Cameron's trainer Barry Michael told ONE News
Green's best option was to fight the New Zealander.

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"I've been a promoter for over 30 years and I really believe
what the Cameron camp has offered Danny Green is a far better offer
than what he could possibly do fighting Antonio Tarver in
Australia," Michael said.

"They're going to bring out a guy out of retirement who's 42
years of age. I can't see it being credible to be honest."

However, Green believes taking on the American will be the
toughest fight of his career.

"Antonio Tarver is a monster of a bloke and his credentials are
impeccable."

Tarver, 42, (28-6) is dropping down after one fight in the
heavyweight division.

Both Tarver and 38-year-old Green (31-3) have knocked out former
multiple-division world title winner Roy Jones jr.

Tarver wasn't worried about Green's impressive knockout record
and planned to arrive at least two weeks before the bout to ensure
he's fully acclimatised and ready.

"I've faced punches before, they have to land in order to be
effective so I'm not worried about that," Tarver said from the
United States.

"I know Danny Green is going to bring his attitude, his
aggression. He's a proud fighter, so am I. So this fight makes to
be a great fight."